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McIsaac, Donald N.; Spuck, Dennis W. – Educational Technology, 1974
A look at the University of Wisconsin's system of cataloging documents which comprise a personal library, in such a way that they may be located efficiently by subject descriptors or author. (Author)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Individual Needs, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
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Spuck, Dennis W.; Bozeman, William C. – AEDS Journal, 1978
The Wisconsin System for Instructional Management (WIS SIM) was evaluated on three dimensions (functioning, utilization, and effects) and the information gathered was classified into three types--actual, perceptual, and judgmental. The test demonstrates that a system supportive of an individualized system of education can be designed, developed,…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction, Management Information Systems
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Spuck, Dennis W.; Bozeman, William C. – AEDS Journal, 1980
This paper has presented a model for the evaluation of management information systems. The three levels of information considered were actual, perceptual, and attitudinal. The dimensions of evaluation discussed were function, utilization, and effects. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Management Information Systems
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Visscher, Adrie J.; Spuck, Dennis W. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1991
Discussion of the state of the art in computer-assisted school administration (CASA) is based on preceding articles in this issue describing administrative computing in Australia, England, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, The Netherlands, and the United States. Highlights include findings of the country-specific articles, elements of the school…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Software, Educational Administration, Foreign Countries
Spuck, Dennis W.; And Others – 1977
This report presents the evaluation design and results of a two-year pilot test of the Wisconsin System for Instructional Management (WIS-SIM) in seven Wisconsin elementary schools. WIS-SIM is a management information system designed to support management processes in Individually Guided Education programs. The evaluation design, which is based on…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
Belt, Sidney L.; Spuck, Dennis W. – 1975
This publication is part 1 of a two-part paper that presents design specifications for the Wisconsin System of Instructional Management (WIS-SIM), a computerized management system for instructional programs that are compatible with the Individually Guided Education model. WIS-SIM incorporates processes for placement testing, performance profiling,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary Education
Belt, Sidney L.; Spuck, Dennis W. – 1975
This publication is part 2 of a two-part paper that presents design specifications for the Wisconsin System of Instructional Management (WIS-SIM), a computerized management system designed for instructional programs that are compatible with the Individually Guided Education model. WIS-SIM incorporates processes for placement testing, performance…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary Education
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Spuck, Dennis W.; Atkinson, Gene – AEDS Journal, 1983
An outline of microcomputer applications for administrative computing in education is followed by discussions of aspects of office automation, database management systems, management information systems, administrative computer systems, and software. Several potential problems relating to administrative computing in education are identified.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education
Spuck, Dennis W.; Owen, Stephen P. – 1975
Construction of a model of a generalized computer managed instruction (CMI) system is discussed. Structural components essential to programs of individualized instruction are listed and analyzed, and problems with them identified. The Wisconsin System for Instructional Management Model (WIS-SIM) is then described and diagrammed, and its…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Educational Administration, Educational Development